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I'm a huge fan of pretty much anything Minnesota. I come from a very small town in NW Minnesota and am loving it! I am a self-proclaimed sports fanatic, though maybe more of an NFL/MLB fanatic. I live for football and can't stand the 7 months we are forced to watch anything else!

I can't stand NASCAR, but I suppose it's one of those things you have to see live, like soccer.

I do have an appreciation for many NFL/MLB teams, but my primary focus is on Minnesota teams. My knowledge extends a little further than that though. :)

If you ever have a question, feel free to leave a note on my BB. If you want me to read one of your articles for commenting or editing purposes, simply give me the link and directions!

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PITTSBURGH - OCTOBER 25: Adrian Peterson #28 of the Minnesota Vikings runs past Lawrence Timmons #94 of the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on October 25, 2009 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rick Stewart/Getty Images)

Vikings-Steelers: Referees Ruin a Great Game

Published 14 days ago
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GLENDALE, AZ - DECEMBER 14: Antoine Winfield #26 of the Minnesota Vikings kneels on one knee during a break in NFL game action against the Arizona Cardinals at the University of Phoenix Stadium on December 14, 2008 in Glendale, Arizona. The Vikings defeated the Cardinals 35-14. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

Without Winfield, The Vikings Are in Deep Trouble

Published 18 days ago
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BALTIMORE - SEPTEMBER 27: Matt Birk #77 of the Baltimore Ravens sets up at the line of scrimmage during the game against the Cleveland Browns at M&T Bank Stadium on September 27, 2009 in Baltimore, Maryland. The Ravens defeated the Browns 34-3. (Photo by Larry French/Getty Images)

Baltimore Ravens vs. Minnesota Vikings: Who Looks Better in Purple?

Published 23 days ago
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ST. LOUIS - OCTOBER 11: : : : : : : : : : : : Quarterback Brett Favre #4 of the Minnesota Vikings at Edward Jones Dome on October 11, 2009 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Stop The Nonsense: The Vikings Are For Real

Published 25 days ago
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Favorite Athletes

Adrian Peterson, Bernard Berrian, Chester Taylor, Kevin & Pat Williams, EJ Henderson Chad Greenway, Antoine Winfield, Jared Allen, Steve Hutchinson, Bryant McKinnie, Anthony Herrera, Cedric Griffin, Tyrell Johnson, Madieu Williams, Ray Lewis, Matt Birk, Steve Slaton, Andre Johnson, Mario Williams, Jamaal Charles, Matt Cassell, Maurice Jones-Drew, Nnamdi Asomugha, Ladanian Tomlinson, Tony Romo, Marion Barber, Felix Jones, Chris Snee, Justin Tuck, Brian Westbrook, Donovan McNabb, Kevin Curtis, Stewart Bradley, Clinton Portis, Kevin Smith, Clavin Johnson, Aaron Rodgers, A.J Hawk, Matt Ryan, Roddy White, John Abraham, Drew Brees, Marques Colston, Barrett Rudd, Ronde Barber, Kurt Warner, Larry Fitzgerald, Darnell Dockett, Patrick Willis, Randy Moss, Matt Forte, Justin Morneau, Joe Mauer, Denard Span, Joe Crede, Scott Baker, Joe Nathan, Jose, Mijares, Johan Santana, Jason Bartlett, Michael Young...
Favorite Sports Teams

Minnesota Vikings, Twins, and Wild
Favorite Coaches

Mike Tomlin, Leslie Frazier, Mike Singletary, Ron Gardenhire
All Time Sports Moment

Adrian Peterson RUNS OVER Al Harris on MNF
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

MLB 56 game hitting streak
Ruth or Mays?

Ruth
Unitas or Montana?

Montana
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan
Gretzky or Orr?

Gretzky
Pele or Maradona?

don't care
Federer or Sampras?

Federer
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger
Petty or Earnhardt?

Most pointless "sport" ever
Schumacher or Senna?

um....what?

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by JW
about 6 hours ago

here is a story of another NFL Legend who has yet to get his deserved respect :

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/286573-crazy-canton-cuts-ed-meador
by Robert
4 days ago

Hello Buddy, take a look at this important article. It will most likely be my last on bleacher report. Feel free to pass it around. Thank you very much and God Bless!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/283900-you-are-not-a-unique-snowflake
by Sportscaster007
9 days ago

Who's on Upset Alert this week in College Football?

Appreciate the feedback!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/280811-college-football-predictions-week-nine-whos-on-upset-alert
by Matt
13 days ago

Hey man, I really like your articles.

I am a member of a pretty good sports forum and I was wondering if you would like to check it out and post when you can. It has great discussions, and we are going to be having a writing team, and you would be able to join and post your articles etc.

Let me know if you want the URL and I'll be happy to give it to you. Let me know though. Thanks bud.
by Alex
14 days ago

Which of the NFL's undefeated teams will take their first loss this week?

I've got my predictions and analysis including a big upset!

Check it out:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/278188-sunday-morning-under-the-helmet-what-to-watch-for-in-nfl-week-seven
by Keith
24 days ago

In wake of the ALCS, please check out my interview with the former Yankee and Angel, the truly inspirational, Jim Abbott!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/272194-inspirational-words-from-former-yank-and-angel
by JW
about 1 month ago

this man belongs in Canton :

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/265091-crazy-canton-cuts-don-coryell
by Brandon
about 1 month ago

Hey Andy-

Here's my latest on the oldest rivalry in college football: Minnesota vs Wisconsin. Your insight would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

-Brandon

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/264254-battle-for-paul-bunyans-axe-minnesota-gophers-vs-wisconsin-badgers/
by Michael
about 1 month ago

Wrote a article as we're approaching the quarterpole of the NFL (more so if you count preseason).

Which players surprised even the best of analysts?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/263494-the-schottey-six-most-surprising-players-of-2009
by Kevin
about 1 month ago

New York has been owned by Derek Jeter for quite some time. Is Mark Sanchez taking this town over though?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/262870-is-new-york-becoming-mark-sanchez-town
by D.A.
about 1 month ago

Hey Andy,

Week 23 power rankings out.

Plus, there's a complete awards update.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/262183-mlb-power-rankings-week-23-the-nl-wild-card-race-is-wellwild

Thanks!
DA
by Punkus
about 1 month ago

Want to know how the Broncos will take down the Raiders in the Black hole this Sunday?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/261706-week-three-gameplan-broncos-vs-raiders
by A.J.
about 1 month ago

The Raiders are running no where fast. If they can't run the football against the Broncos, things could get ugly...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/261848-raiders-running-no-where
by Alex
about 1 month ago

This is my take on who the NFL's Diamonds in the Rough are: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/261628-diamonds-in-the-rough-nfl-edition

Please leave your comments and ideas
by Nick
about 1 month ago

What up everyone? I wrote an article about the changes here on B/R over the last couple of months, and about some of the things that we used to have, that we don't anymore. If you could, check it out.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/261261-dear-bleacher-report-please-bring-back-the-old-format

As I have said in the past, many times, I am not on here for AOTD votes, but I believe that if enough of you give me your AOTD vote, then maybe the higher ups will bring back some of the things that are gone.

Thanks a bunch, I really appreciate it.

Nick

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Stop The Nonsense: The Vikings Are For Real

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